Feeling slightly better, Lee Taemin woke up from the bed with a puzzled expression. Carefully, he walked to the bathroom to clean the blood that stuck to his face and body. After washing up, he decided to look in the mirror.
However, what he saw surprised him. Not only did he share the same name as the owner of this body, but his face also resembled his own. However, the face was covered in bruises and injuries.
In his confusion, Lee Taemin asked System 001, "Why does my face look the same as the owner of this body?"
001 replied, "This is a system that manages the transformation of appearance and name when you switch to a new body. People in the world won't realize the change in your appearance or name."
Lee Taemin asked again, "Will this also happen in the next world?"
001 explained, "If you don't want it to happen, you can change the system settings before entering the next world."
Lee Taemin agreed, "Alright, then let's leave it as the system's default settings."
Lee Taemin stepped out of the bathroom and headed towards the small kitchen in his current residence. It was a small house that he rented, consisting of a bedroom, a small bathroom, and a fairly simple kitchen.
In the kitchen, Taemin tried to find some food to fill his stomach. Due to the simplicity of his living situation, there wasn't much food available. After searching around, he decided to cook the remaining instant noodles in the cupboard.
While waiting for the noodles to cook, Lee Taemin felt tired and his body needed more rest. Tomorrow was a day off, which meant he didn't have to go to work. The thought of sleeping soundly after the meal made him feel relieved.
Finally, the instant noodles were ready, and Taemin sat at a small table next to the kitchen window. In solitude, he enjoyed the noodles eagerly. Although it was a simple meal, Taemin felt satisfied as his hunger was now satisfied.
After finishing his meal, Lee Taemin cleaned up the few kitchen utensils he used. He then returned to his room to rest. He felt grateful that tomorrow was a day off, as he could sleep longer and replenish the energy his body needed.
While resting his body, Lee Taemin began to contemplate what he would do tomorrow. He remembered the information from the system that tomorrow was the day Xu Feng Yang escaped from the assassination attempt by Qin Yunan and would be hiding on the outskirts of city A, where he currently lived.
However, the system didn't provide specific details about exactly where Xu Feng Yang was hiding. Lee Taemin considered spending the day exploring the outskirts of the city. He hoped that with luck, he might find a trace of Xu Feng Yang. Although he was aware that the chances might be slim. Lee Taemin eventually felt calm and let the fatigue lead him into a deep sleep.
Lee Taemin woke up the next morning with high spirits. Today was the day he had been waiting for—to search for Xu Feng Yang around the outskirts of the city. With determined steps, Lee Taemin walked along the small streets around the outskirts.
Lee Taemin: "System, do you really have no idea where he's hiding?"
001: "I apologize, sir. The data only mentioned that Xu Feng Yang fled and hid somewhere in the outskirts of the city."
Lee Taemin sighed deeply. He had been wandering around the city all day, visiting places that could potentially be Xu Feng Yang's hiding spot. He even explored remote and dingy areas, but by the time evening approached, he hadn't found Xu Feng Yang. If he couldn't find Xu Feng Yang now, he would have to think of another way to approach him.
Lee Taemin: "Alright, let's just go back."
He had been walking all day from morning until evening. His body was exhausted from searching for Xu Feng Yang. A sense of despair started to creep in, and he thought of heading back home.
As he walked toward his rented house, his feet splashed through puddles in the dim and long alley. But as he ventured deeper into the dim alley, he seemed to spot someone sitting on the ground.
Lee Taemin felt a strange urge in his heart. Without knowing what triggered this feeling, he decided to follow his instincts. Slowly, he approached the person. Gradually, the figure became clearer.
The man had a larger and taller build than Lee Taemin. He was dressed mostly in black, but his clothes were torn in places. His head was lowered, so Taemin couldn't see his face.
Taemin: "Is he sleeping, System?"
He got closer to the man, but the man didn't move at all. Taemin lowered his head, trying to see the man's face. As he looked at the injured face, his heart started pounding when he recognized the wounded man—it was Xu Feng Yang.
Lee Taemin: "System, can you check his condition?"
001: "Yes, sir. He's only unconscious with some bleeding wounds, but it's not life-threatening."
Lee Taemin looked at Xu Feng Yang's face. He had a handsome and masculine appearance, with sharp eyebrows, a high nose bridge, and a strong jawline—just like he had seen from the system's data.
"Hey, hey, wake up! Can you hear me? Wait a moment, I'll call an ambulance." He tried shaking Xu Feng Yang, but the man's face only scrunched up as if in pain. Seeing that, he immediately took his phone from his pocket.
Xu Feng Yang: "Don't..."
Lee Taemin: "What? Did you say something?"
Xu Feng Yang: "Don't take me to the hospital."
Confused, Taemin tried to convince Xu Feng Yang, "I just want to help you. You're bleeding; you need medical attention."
Xu Feng Yang: "Please take me to a safe place, not the hospital, or just leave me here."
Lee Taemin: "I can't leave you here. Do you want to come to my place? I'll treat you there."
Xu Feng Yang: "Okay."
Hearing that, Lee Taemin struggled to carry the unconscious Xu Feng Yang to his rented house. But because Xu Feng Yang's weight was not light, he had to exert all his strength to carry him, and even his legs trembled with each step.
Upon reaching the house, he immediately took the first-aid kit. He carefully cleaned Xu Feng Yang's wounds and provided the necessary care. Although he wasn't a professional, Taemin did his best to tend to Xu Feng Yang with care and gentleness.
During the treatment process, Xu Feng Yang started to feel at ease and appreciated Taemin's actions. Even though he was suspicious when looking at the injured face, he realized that Taemin genuinely cared and only wanted to help.
After Lee Taemin carefully treated Xu Feng Yang's wounds, Xu Feng Yang, feeling tired and sleepy, finally fell asleep. Lee Taemin sat by his side, watching over him and attentively monitoring his breathing. He hoped that Xu Feng Yang would recover well after getting enough rest.